1. Eric K. Tolar
5841 Kennedy Avenue ▪ Cincinnati, OH 45213 ▪ 740-977-8217 ▪ et263709@ohio.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a role within mechanical engineering that will allow for me to apply my education and enhance my professional
skills in a dynamic workplace.
EDUCATION
OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ohio
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Major GPA 3.54 Graduation: May 2015
COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
 C programming
 MATLAB
 Basic Orthographic
Drawings
 C++
 AutoCAD
 3-Dimensional Drawings
 SolidEdge
 Arduino
 Tolerances
RELATED COURSEWORK
 Senior Design Capstone
 Complex Analysis
 Metal Forming
 Mechatronics
 Calculus Series
 Statics
 Dynamics
 Heat and Fluids
 Thermo-Dynamics
 Applied Thermo-Dynamics
 Principals of Materials Engineering
 Intro to Manufacturing Processes
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
ShagBark Mill, Senior Design Project, August 2014-May 2015
 Active member of a five-phase senior design project in which we design concepts, make CAD models, develop a
project plan, create a budget plan and seek budget approval
 Currently have the design approved and have completed about 90% of the working prototype
 Designing and implementing a user manual for customers in order to make the product marketable
Mechatronics, Team Design Project, September 2014-December 2014
 Key member of a four-person team tasked with creating a robotic mechatronic system that integrated microcontrollers,
actuators, and sensors
 Successfully accomplished the goal of creating a robot that had a rapid traveling path
 Obtained 2
nd
place in the class overall
 Designed robotics arms that were able to effectively pick up and place objects
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Overhang Restaurant, Athens, OH, August 2013-April 2014
Cook Manager
 Memorized the menu within two weeks which enabled efficient preparation of each item
 Organized and stocked items to ensure the ability to have maximum productivity during work hours
 Successfully maintained a full school course load while working 20 hours a week
Southeastern Ohio Copperheads Baseball Team, Athens, OH, June 2013-August 2013
Setup Field and Grill
 Successfully ran the concessions and handled all of the cooking during peak times
 Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
References furnished upon request.